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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,764.81, 24,517.37 and 10,211.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,764.81, 24,517.37 and 10,211.47 is: 14,092.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,764.81 : 24,517.37 = 10,211.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,764.81/24,517.37 = 10,211.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,764.81x = 24,517.37 × 10,211.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,764.81x = 250,358,388.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,358,388.23/17,764.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,092.94

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